A long-term reading group for Mick Cooper's book, “Existential Therapies.”  
We don't simply read through the text line by line; instead, we gently weave each chapter into our own lives and therapeutic practice.

The group meets online via Zoom

Every participant is warmly invited to:

• deeply understand the diverse pathways of existential therapy,

• discuss these profound ideas in a circle of like-minded souls,

• engage in meaningful practical exercises,

• integrate the readings into their work and personal journey.

The journey is designed for 8 months (March–November 2026) and embraces the entire book, from the introduction to our final reflections.

Format of Our Meetings

We gather on Mondays from 17:00 to 19:00 (Moscow time) online.
Each month features two formats (you are welcome to join either or both):

1. Core Readings (2–3 meetings per month)  

   A “slow” reading of the chapter, shared reflections, and experiential practices. We focus on how the chapter's ideas breathe and live in real life and therapy.

   
   

2. Overview Meeting (once a month)  

   A synthesis and deep-dive discussion of the entire chapter. Summarizing, answering heart-held questions, and connecting with previous chapters.

Outline of Our Journey by Chapters

• March — Chapter 1. Introduction. The Rich Tapestry of Existential Therapies  

• April — Chapter 2. Existential Philosophy: The Meaning of Being  

• May — Chapter 3. Daseinanalysis: The Primordial Source of Existential Therapy  

• June — Chapter 4. Meaning-Centered Therapies: Unveiling the Meaning and Purpose of Life  

• July — Chapter 5. Existential-Humanistic Therapy: Embracing Life and Overcoming Resistance

• August — Chapter 6. Ronald Laing: Meeting Without Masks  

• September — Chapter 7. Existential-Phenomenological Therapy: Exploring the Lived World  

• October — Chapters 8 and 9. Dimensions, Challenges, and Opportunities of Existential Therapeutic Practice. Closing Reflections

Detailed Schedule

Chapter 1

• March 23 — Overview Meeting (free of charge)

Chapter 2  

• March 30, April 13 and 20 — Core Readings;

• April 27 — Overview Meeting. Special guest: Sergey Borisov

Chapter 3  

• May 11 and 18 — Core Readings  

• May 25 — Overview Meeting. Special guest: Aleksey Lyzlov

  
  

Chapter 4

• June 1 and 8 — Core Readings  

• June 15 — Overview Meeting

  
  

Chapter 5

• July 6, 13, and 20 — Core Readings  

• July 27 — Overview Meeting

  
  

Chapter 6

• August 3 and 10 — Core Readings  

• August 17 — Overview Meeting

  
  

Chapter 7

• September 14, 21, and 28 — Core Readings  

• October 5 — Overview Meeting
  
  

Chapter 8

• October 12 — Overview Meeting
  
  

Chapter 9

• October 19 — Overview Meeting and Closing Reflections.

Participation and Energy Exchange

The first gathering (March 23) is free and open to everyone. It is a space to meet the facilitator, feel the rhythm of our format, and make a mindful decision about your journey with us.

Contribution

• Full course — 30,000₽ / 300€

• Single meeting — 2,000₽ / 20€

Payment by chapters:

• 4 meetings — 6,000₽ / 65€  

• 3 meetings — 5,000₽ / 55€

Discounts and Benefits:

For members and subscribers of the Alliance, a 25% discount is automatically applied to all contribution options. How to become a subscriber?

Participation in overview meetings is free of charge for Alliance members.

You are welcome to join us at any point on this path — missed chapters can easily be explored on your own or integrated during the next cycle.

How to Decide

1. Come to the free overview meeting on March 23.

2. Feel the atmosphere and the resonance of the space.  

3. If it speaks to your soul, simply pay for the upcoming month and continue the journey with us.